All items in are protected by copyright with all rights reserved unless otherwise indicated.In fact, she rejects the patriarchy of this society and proved herself being more emancipated than the other 'New Women' in taking on some men's roles. This paper aims at demonstrating, that her status as white-collar worker enables Keun's protagonist to criticize the social norms. The comparison with other women figures emphazises Gilgi's emancipation. Her representation was influenced by the image of the white-collar worker and of the Flaneuse (in the figure of her best friend). The Weimar model of the emancipated woman, the so-called 'New Woman', serves as basis for Keun's depiction of her protagonist. In 1931 Keuns first novel Gilgi, eine von uns was published and became a. The author uses in fact some stylistic elements of this movement to trace a portrait of her time, especially of trends emerging in the large city Cologne. Noted for her portrayals of the life of women. This Master thesis examines the main characteristics of the 'New Objectivity' (Neue Sachlichkeit) appearing in Irmgard Keun's first novel, Gilgi-eine von uns (1931).Gilgi, eine von uns : Roman by Keun, Irmgard, 1905-1982. Graduate Attributes Emphasised Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation. Gilgi, eine von uns : Roman Bookreader Item Preview.

To be submitted on the last day of Week 13. More information about GERM 490 Teaching staff Dr Antonie Alm Paper Structure A dissertation prepared under supervision on a topic relating to German or GermanĬulture. After her attempts at acting ended at the age of 16, Keun began working as a. She was born into an affluent family and was given the autonomy to explore her passions. She is noted for her portrayals of the life of women in the Weimar Republic as well as the early years of the Nazi Germany era. ^ Top of page Limited to BA(Hons), PGDipArts Contact More information link View Irmgard Keun (1905 1982) was a German novelist. On a topic relating to German or German culture.įees for international students are elsewhere on this website. Gilgi, eine von uns by Irmgard Keun, 1931, Deutsche Verlags-Aktiengesellschaft Universitas edition, in German / Deutsch. Irmgard Keun enjoyed great public acclaim for her first two novels Gilgi, eine von uns (Gilgi, One of Us, 1931) and Das kunstseidene Mdchen (The.

Read an excerpt of this book Add to Wishlist. Gilgi, ein Mädchen im Köln der 1920er Jahre. Supervisor, a substantial piece of academic writing on a topic of your own choosing?Ī key element of an Honours degree in German at the University of Otago is a dissertation Die Geschichte, mit der die 26-jährige Irmgard Keun 1931 über Nacht berühmt wurde. Would you welcome the opportunity to shape and then create, with the guidance of a

Of up to 15,000 words if written in German, or 20,000 words if written in English. A dissertation on an approved and individually-supervised research topic in German